Placenta previa is when the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix, which causes bleeding. Placenta previa has no treatment, but you can reduce bleeding by avoiding strenuous activity. Risk ...

Norwegian researchers have found the first evidence that techniques used in assisted reproduction (ART) may be directly linked to an increase in placenta praevia – a potentially dangerous condition in ...

Imagine going to a routine ultrasound scan, but hearing you have placenta previa. The first thought may be about your baby’s safety. As alarming as it may sound, this condition improves as your ...

Ultrasound scans are an exciting part of pregnancy, as they help you see your baby while in the womb. You may focus on your baby, but your doctor checks your uterine conditions during the scan. You ...

Placental insufficiency is a serious condition that happens when the placenta doesn’t work as well as it should. The placenta is an organ that forms in your uterus when you’re pregnant. It carries ...

Delivering Christina's youngest baby was a life-threatening experience. After a bleed at 22 weeks, I was diagnosed with placenta praevia [where the placenta implants at the bottom of the uterus, ...